Manager, Business Analysis And Insights - Bella Vista, United States - Walmart

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Position Summary...

What you'll do...

Sourcing Solutions Manager, Sourcing - Business Analysis and Insights - Consumables

BENTONVILLE, AR

Sourcing

Position Description

Sourcing's mission is to be the "Most Trusted and Resilient Supplier, Powered by Walmart".

Sourcing Solutions is positioned at the core of the Sourcing Organization, designing and executing strategic sourcing events for Walmart Private Brands across Walmart, Sam's, and International to fulfill that mission.

The team regularly engages in dynamic, highly complex business challenges that require creative, innovative, and entrepreneurial methods to solve.

We design & execute with an array of competitive capabilities to improve each category across the dimensions of Value, Trust, & Resilience.

We simplify and shorten the path to the right decision.

As a Manager on the Sourcing Solutions team, you will align with a business vertical to support sourcing event strategy & execution for approaches like bids & eAuctions.

This position will support various process improvement initiatives to make things easier, faster, & more effective.

This role lets you partner with associates to learn their business, provide support, and build strong working relationships with the team.

The primary skills needed to be successful are:
Excellent written and verbal communication. The ability to effectively communicate data-driven insights, recommendations, project status, process details, results, etc. in a non-technical manner is critical. Our team interacts with various internal and external teams across the globe, making communication and relationships key.

Analytical skills. The responsibilities for this position include data gathering, aggregating, system setup, and results reporting to support Merchandising categories. This will require having strong skills in Excel, SQL, and Data Visualization tools (e.g., PowerBI). It is also preferred to have experience with R and/or Python.

Cross-functional teamwork.

This position interacts with several departments within the company; therefore, having prior experience working with multiple stakeholders at various levels within an organization is essential.

Project Management. At any even given time there are multiple projects as well as process improvement initiatives being executed. The ability to plan, track, and report on these initiatives will be vital to success.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Walmart, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer - By Choice.

We believe we are best equipped to help our associates, customers and the communities we serve live better when we really know them.

That means understanding, respecting and valuing diversity- unique styles, experiences, identities, ideas and opinions - while being inclusive of all people.

Who We Are

Join Walmart and your work could help over 275 million global customers live better every week. Yes, we are the Fortune #1 company. But you'll quickly find we're a company who wants you to feel comfortable bringing your whole self to work. A career at Walmart is where the world's most complex challenges meet a kinder way of life. Our mission spreads far beyond the walls of our stores. Join us and you'll discover why we are a world leader in diversity and inclusion, sustainability, and community involvement. From day one, you'll be empowered and equipped to do the best work of your life.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Business, Analytics, Statistics, or related field OR 2 years' experience in data analytics, project management, business, or relevant area.

Additional Preferred Qualifications
2+ years' experience with data analytics and/or statistical programming languages (SQL, R, Python, etc.)
Progressive experience participating in cross-functional teams to complete complex assignments
Masters degree in Information System, Business Analytics, Supply Chain, or related field
Experience with Coupa Sourcing Optimization and Merchandising and/or Supply Chain

Minimum Qualifications...

Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.

Bachelor's degree in Business, Analytics, Statistics, or related field and 2 years' experience in data analytics, project management, business, or related area OR 4 years' experience in data analytics, project management, business, or related area.

Preferred Qualifications...

Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.

Master's degree in Business, Analytics, or related field, Project Management Certification, Six Sigma certification, Statistical Programming Language

Primary Location...
701 S. WALTON BLVD., BENTONVILLE, AR , United States of America